Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 7507 KENNEDY RD Original Address: Property Legal Description: CON 6 PT LOT 4 Historical Name: John and Elizabeth Smith House Heritage Conservation District: Ward: 8 Year Built: 1850 Architect Style: Classic Revival Heritage Status of Property: Listed Designation Bylaw: Heritage Easement Agreement: No         History Description John Smith, an English immigrant, married Elizabeth “Betsy” Milliken in 1838. Elizabeth Milliken was the daughter of Norman Milliken, a United Empire Loyalist who came to Markham via New Brunswick in 1807. The Milliken community takes its name from this locally significant early family. In 1844, John Smith purchased a small farm on the southwest quarter of Lot 4, Concession 6. A brick farmhouse was constructed there c.1850. The property was later farmed by John and Elizabeth Smith’s son, John B. Smith, until 1892.   Contemporary Photograph Heritage Photograph         Key Map Please note that the yellow polygon symbol is not indicative of the actual heritage area and is only meant to highlight the property the heritage building(s) is located at. For a complete description of the actual heritage property please refer to the Designation Bylaw found above.

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